Buffalo Cauliflower

Buffalo Cauliflower

Ingredients

For the cauliflower:

• 1 large head cauliflower (about 2½ pounds), cut into medium and large florets (about 8 cups)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and black pepper

For the Buffalo sauce:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup Buffalo-style hot sauce

For the yogurt ranch (optional):

• ½ cup full-fat yogurt
• ¼ cup buttermilk or mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill, parsley, and-or chives
• 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar or lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove, grated
• Kosher salt and black pepper

• Nutritional Information

  • • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      279 calories; 23 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 35 milligrams cholesterol; 726 milligrams sodium

  Note: The information shown is DiningAndCooking.com’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees, and place a rack close to the broiler and another in the middle of the oven. (If your broiler is in a drawer below the oven, no need to move the racks.)
2. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the oil to evenly coat, then season with salt and pepper. Spread out the cauliflower on a baking sheet in an even layer (arrange flat edges pan-side down for extra browning). Bake the cauliflower on the middle rack, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 15 minutes.
3. As cauliflower roasts, make the sauce: Melt the butter with the hot sauce in a medium saucepan or skillet over low heat, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Once melted, turn off the heat, but keep the saucepan on the stove.
4. Make the yogurt ranch (optional): Stir together all the ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
5. Pull the cauliflower out of the oven, and turn on the broiler. Transfer the cauliflower to the hot sauce-butter mixture, stirring the cauliflower to fully coat with the sauce. Then, using a slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower back to the baking sheet in an even layer.
6. Broil until the cauliflower is singed in spots and cooked throughout, about 5 minutes. (Depending on your broiler, you may need to rotate the pan after 2 or 3 minutes for even cooking.) Serve with yogurt ranch for dipping or drizzling, if desired.